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Flameless candles are safe, affordable, trendy and aesthetically pleasing. Battery operated flameless candles have come a long way since their first inception. The new and improved candles are made from real wax, have an internal LED bulb which glows from within and a blackened wick. They are now extremely realistic and most candles have a built-in timer (automatically turns itself on) which gives the user the option of 4hrs/6/hrs of glow time or an on/off switch. Flameless candles give a warm ambiance to every room, are enjoyable without the worry of flames or wax and most importantly pet-friendly. They can be tucked in a bookcase, scones, or near window treatments which would be hazardous with real candles. If you have a passion for flameless candles like I do check out QVC's Candle Impressions and Home Reflections for a variety of quality flameless candles that can be used indoors/outdoors.                   ...

Staging your home before it goes on the market is one of the most important things you can do to ensure a quick and profitable sale. Home staging involves improving the overall decor, design and function (organization) of a home in order to attract and retain potential buyers. Professional home staging can take your house from drab to fab! The benefits of a professional home staging are as follows: -Reduces the amount of time the house is on the market -Forces the homeowner to declutter and organize belongings -Increase the value of your home -Learn techniques used by realtors when selling a home to attract buyers The most important rooms to consider when staging are: bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchen, living room and foyer. Also, the exterior of a home should not be overlooked as curb appeal is the first step in attracting any buyer. Here are some TIPS when staging: Observe your house from a buyer's point of view and take a fresh look at it, as if looking at it for the...

Whenever I think of the Tuscan style of decor, the Italian countryside comes to mind with its rolling mountains, rustic farmhouses, lemon trees and lavender gardens. Tuscan decor is charming, warm and inviting, a great choice for homeowners to incorporate into their own home. To achieve this style of decor choose elements that have the same characteristics: simple and rustic, earthy tones, and colors found in nature. Examples of decor elements to use in the Tuscan home are: the color palette of rust, burnt orange green and white. Flooring choices are terra cotta, marble tile flooring and antique rugs. Furniture pieces should be kept simple like wrought iron, leather and wood furnishings. Accessorize your abode with Tuscan decor such as hand painted Italian ceramics, cast iron accents, and rustic light fixtures. Finally, don't forget the outdoors. To achieve a good flow from indoors to outdoors, give your backyard a Tuscan update. Add wrought iron table and chairs, and purcha...